“Bad Bossing” Got You Down? 7 Ways Tech Leaders Can Improve Their Management Style
The success of a technology business largely lies in the hands of its leading figures. A passionate and competent manager can create an inspiring atmosphere of success within a company – igniting initiative and enthusiasm amongst the staff. But an illiterate leader can bring all progress to a grinding halt; extinguishing any hope of inspiration or development.
The recent JOLTS statistics indicate that 4,2 million Americans left their jobs in November, increasing the total number of resignations for 2022 to 46,6 million. In light of the pandemic, American workers have come to realize they don’t want to simply pay their dues and accept what they’ve been given – instead, they are determined to seek out meaningful employment that offers tangible rewards. Wages and work-life balance are still key components of the equation, but for employees to feel truly satisfied with their job, recognition, feedback and a sense of accomplishment all need to be part of the package.
As you contemplate the idea that this might not apply to you, know that a whopping 75% of workers feel their manager is the worst part of their job. How can you guarantee you never become one of those statistics?
In this blog post we’ve compiled a list of the seven most common mistakes that top-tier IT executives always avoid, and how to fix it if you’re far from perfect.
- Lack of clarity
- Micromanaging instead of trust
- No respect for employee’s time
- Anger doesn’t demonstrate your authority
- Rules for rules
- Too many sticks, too few carrots
- Ignoring company culture